Feni: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Affairs Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo today exchanged Eid-ul-Azha greetings with people from Daganbhuiyan and Sonagazi upazilas of the district. The minister offered Jumma prayers at Sonagazi Central Mosque, where he greeted worshippers on the occasion of Eid and delivered a brief speech. Special prayers were also offered for Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mintoo expressed that the contributions of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia to the country would always be remembered. Tarique Rahman, he noted, has been working relentlessly for the development and welfare of the nation. After the prayers, the minister exchanged Eid greetings with worshippers and local residents.
Upazila BNP Convener Joynal Abedin Bablu, Joint Convener Jamal Uddin Sentu, Member Secretary Syed Alam Bhuiyan, District Krishak Dal General Secretary Shamsuddin Khokon, District Mohila Dal Senior Vice-President Jannatun Ferdous Mita, and Upazila Jubo Dal Convener Khurshid Alam Bhuiyan were present among a large number of local residents and party activists.
Earlier in the day, the minister exchanged greetings with District Administrator Monira Haque, Superintendent of Police Md. Shafiqul Islam, District BNP Member Secretary Alal Uddin Alal, and Joint Conveners Gazi Habib Ullah Manik, Anowar Hossain Patwari, among others, at Dulamia Cotton Mill in Daganbhuiyan.
Mintoo arrived in his constituency in the afternoon of Eid-ul-Azha. Later, he exchanged greetings with residents of Daganbhuiyan and Silonia Bazar. A large number of party leaders and activists, led by Upazila BNP Convener Md. Akbar Hossain, welcomed the minister.
Akbar Hossain mentioned that the minister is scheduled to attend a programme in Daganbhuiyan on Saturday marking the martyrdom anniversary of former President Ziaur Rahman. He is also expected to join another commemorative programme in Sonagazi on Sunday morning.